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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Chapter 1 - Examples and Principles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What restaurant is referenced?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) Four Seasons.
(c) Savoy.
(d) Taco Bell.

2. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.
(a) No one cares.
(b) No one corrects the offender.
(c) People don't notice.
(d) It is accepted.

3. Where is the stadium located?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Philadelphia.

4. Paulos jokes about how many hamburgers?
(a) 800.
(b) 120.
(c) 9.
(d) 300.

5. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Math teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item of clothing is used in an example?

2. What is one of the most misunderstood items according to Paulos?

3. What number is used in the joke about the population of the city?

4. What item in the stadium is used as an example?

5. What is the name of the expert in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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